Coming up -- Published June 20, 2013

In its third year, this community-wide event's aim is to "tell a new story of where we are and why we came here."

By The Record

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By The Record

Posted Jun. 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

By The Record
Posted Jun. 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

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Event: DeltaFusion

In its third year, this community-wide event's aim is to "tell a new story of where we are and why we came here." Artists, students, children and community members from Stockton and San Joaquin County began building the cast of puppets on June 10 at University of the Pacific. The puppets - big, medium and small - tell the tale, accompanied by music written for the event. Those interested in participating can call (209) 940-6315 or email education@hagginmuseum.org. June 29, The Haggin Museum, 1201 N. Pershing Ave., Stockton. (209) 940-6300; deltafusion.com.

This big, bold Rodgers and Hammerstein musical is the second production in Sierra Repertory Theatre's new season. June 28-Aug. 18. Fallon House Theatre, Columbia State Park. (209) 532-3120.

Event: Stockton Ports

Fortunately for those who appreciate appropriately impressive fireworks exhibitions on July 4, the Stockton Ports are playing a home game again this year on Independence Day. The Class A California League Ports light up the Stockton waterfront following their game with the neighboring Modesto Nuts at 6,000-capacity Stockton Ballpark. In the absence of a city-sponsored Fourth of July celebration, the Ports are there to make the save again. July 4, Stockton Ballpark, 404 W. Fremont St., Stockton. (209) 644-1900.

A stage musical based on the best-selling novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," this production has been touring North America since 2012. Critics say the adaptation preserves all the naughtiness of E.L. James' 2011 book, including re-imaginings of key characters such as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. It's a "hilarious satire of practically every trope in popular culture" was the estimation of a Chicago Public Radio reviewer. Pre-show beverages include SPANK! cocktails. July 14, Bob Hope Theatre, 242 E. Main St., Stockton. ticketmaster.com.

This 23-year-old ukulele player from Hawaii performs everything from classical music to jazz and flamenco on her four-string instrument. July 14, Hutchins Street Square, 125 S. Hutchins St., Lodi (209) 333-5550.

Music: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Still out there proudly professing "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," Jett continues to deliver a lean, mean brand of the music that has sustained her during a 38-year career. When Joan Marie Larkin, now 54, started out in 1975 with the unbridled Runaways, all-woman rock bands were almost non-existent. Her love song to barebones rock became a No. 1 single in 1982 just as MTV started the way people viewed music. Jett has been touring with the Blackhearts for most of her career. July 20, Ironstone Amphitheatre, Murphys. etix.com; (800) 514-3849.

Music: Nick Fryer Group

Fryer's group is joined by vocalist Janiece Jaffe. July 18, Take 5 Jazz at the Brew, 157 W. Adams St., Stockton. (209) 464-2730.

Movie: "This Is the Army"

Two future California politicians - Ronald Reagan and George Murphy - team up in this 1943 musical produced to help boost morale during World War II. July 22, Janet Leigh Theatre, Pacific. (209) 946-2025.